Exploring is the young adult division of the Boy Scouts
of America. Explorers are young men and women between the
ages of 14 and 21. They join in order to "explore" a
variety of programs that offer leadership, fitness, outdoor,
service, and career hands-on activities.
Exploring is learning by doing. It provides lots of fun
filled, hands-on activities that promote the conditions necessary
for the positive growth and development of adolescent youth.
Young people need experiences that allow them to interact
with peers and acquire a sense of belonging, gain experiences
in decision making, discuss conflict in values and formulate
their own value systems, reflect on the self in relation
to others and discover more about themselves by interaction,
experiment with their own identity, participate as a responsible
member of a group, and cultivate a capacity to enjoy life.
Exploring can provide these experiences in wholesome, well-planned
programs run by youth members.
Responsible adults provide advisory guidance and mentoring
as these young people develop their own skills and capabilities
in Explorer Scout programs.
The Reedley Police Department Explorer Scout program was
founded by Lt. Joe Garza in 1997 who is currently the Operations
Commander. The current Program Coordinator is Sgt. Dave Omstead.
Any questions about the program can be directed to:
Sergeant
Tricia Hicks
Explorer Coordinator or Officer Isaac Almanzar
Explorer Senior Advisor at Reedley Police Department
(559) 637-4250
Explorer Post